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Surrender scheme for illegal weapons to be launched

Surrender scheme for illegal weapons to be launched

Friday, 12 June 2020

The government will launch a surrender scheme for certain firearms and weapons after legislation has been put to parliament making them unlawful to ow...

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Dover people smuggler jailed

Dover people smuggler jailed

Thursday, 11 June 2020

A people smuggler caught by Border Force officers at Dover has been jailed....

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Further funding uplift announced for councils caring for children seeking asylum

Further funding uplift announced for councils caring for children seeking asylum

Monday, 08 June 2020

For the third time in 4 years, the Home Office has significantly increased financial support for councils who look after children....

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New police powers to tackle hostile state activity

New police powers to tackle hostile state activity

Monday, 08 June 2020

Police to be given new powers to identify and combat hostile state activity....

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Public health border measures to come into force next week

Public health border measures to come into force next week

Tuesday, 02 June 2020

The rules which cover the new measures at the UK border to protect against coronavirus will be published on 3 June 2020....

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Recruitment for Independent Reviewer of Prevent launched

Recruitment for Independent Reviewer of Prevent launched

Tuesday, 02 June 2020

The government has launched an open competition to appoint the next Independent Reviewer of Prevent....

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Hundreds of arrests and deal lines closed as police crackdown on county lines gangs

Hundreds of arrests and deal lines closed as police crackdown on county lines gangs

Thursday, 28 May 2020

The Home Secretary has today welcomed the impact of a major police crackdown on county lines gangs. ...

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Windrush Compensation Scheme pays out £360,000 within first year

Windrush Compensation Scheme pays out £360,000 within first year

Thursday, 28 May 2020

The latest figures for the Windrush Compensation Scheme show that more than £360,000 has been paid out in the first year. ...

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170 kilos of heroin seized by Border Force at Heathrow

170 kilos of heroin seized by Border Force at Heathrow

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

More than 170 kilos of heroin has been stopped from being smuggled into the UK by Border Force officers. ...

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Home Secretary announces new public health measures for all UK arrivals

Home Secretary announces new public health measures for all UK arrivals

Friday, 22 May 2020

New measures at the UK border to guard against a second wave of coronavirus infections have been announced by the Home Secretary today....

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Further visa extensions for those unable to return home due to coronavirus

Further visa extensions for those unable to return home due to coronavirus

Friday, 22 May 2020

The extension will last until 31 July and will apply to anyone whose leave expired after the 24 January and cannot return home....

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UK provides new home for 478 children seeking asylum

UK provides new home for 478 children seeking asylum

Thursday, 21 May 2020

UK government announces successful transfer of 478 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children under section 67....

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New measures announced ahead of Hidden Harms Summit

New measures announced ahead of Hidden Harms Summit

Thursday, 21 May 2020

Prime Minister to open virtual Hidden Harms Summit in Downing Street to drive action to tackle domestic abuse, child sexual exploitation and modern sl...

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Home Office extends bereavement scheme to NHS support staff and social care workers

Home Office extends bereavement scheme to NHS support staff and social care workers

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

The bereavement scheme has been extended to the families and dependants of NHS support staff and social care workers who die as a result of contractin...

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Government to publish paper on group based offending

Government to publish paper on group based offending

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

Paper looking at group-based child sexual exploitation will be published later this year....

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Government urges public to make a difference and join the police

Government urges public to make a difference and join the police

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

The government’s campaign to recruit an additional 20,000 police officers enters a new phase today with a clear message: make your difference....

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Historic Immigration Bill returns to Parliament

Historic Immigration Bill returns to Parliament

Monday, 18 May 2020

The bill takes back control of UK borders and paves the way for a new points-based immigration system. ...

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More than 3.5 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme

More than 3.5 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme

Thursday, 14 May 2020

The milestone was reached with over a year still to go until the 30 June 2021 deadline, making it the biggest scheme of its kind in British history. ...

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Windrush online engagement events

Windrush online engagement events

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Online engagement events to begin so those affected by Windrush can continue to access help and support during the coronavirus pandemic....

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Search for new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration begins

Search for new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration begins

Thursday, 07 May 2020

The recruitment process for the new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has opened....

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Historic UK Greece migration action plan signed

Historic UK Greece migration action plan signed

Wednesday, 06 May 2020

The UK and Greece have committed to deepen cooperation on irregular migration in the Eastern Mediterranean....

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More than 3,000 extra officers join police in recruitment drive

More than 3,000 extra officers join police in recruitment drive

Thursday, 30 April 2020

The government is on track to meet its target of 6,000 additional officers in England and Wales by March 2021, as online assessment centres mean force...

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Home Secretary announces visa extensions for frontline health and care workers

Home Secretary announces visa extensions for frontline health and care workers

Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Free visa extensions will be automatically granted to more crucial overseas health and care workers....

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Further support for children affected by domestic abuse

Further support for children affected by domestic abuse

Tuesday, 28 April 2020

Multimillion pound funding to support children impacted by domestic abuse....

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Home Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 25 April 2020

Home Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 25 April 2020

Saturday, 25 April 2020

Home Secretary Priti Patel provided an update on the government and law enforcement response to coronavirus ...

Windrush Compensation Scheme claimant tender assistance launched

Windrush Compensation Scheme claimant tender assistance launched

Monday, 20 April 2020

A tender for to provide assistance to people claiming compensation through the Windrush Compensation Scheme has been launched today (Monday 20 April)....

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Home Secretary announces support for domestic abuse victims

Home Secretary announces support for domestic abuse victims

Saturday, 11 April 2020

A new public awareness raising campaign will highlight that if anyone is at risk of, or experiencing domestic abuse, help is still available. ...

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Home Secretary's statement on domestic abuse and coronavirus (COVID 19): 11 April 2020

Home Secretary's statement on domestic abuse and coronavirus (COVID 19): 11 April 2020

Saturday, 11 April 2020

Home Secretary Priti Patel announces support for domestic abuse victims at daily Government press conference....

Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration extends term

Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration extends term

Friday, 10 April 2020

David Bolt, the current Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, has agreed to extend his term until October 2020....

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Myrtle Lloyd appointed new Registrar General for England and Wales

Myrtle Lloyd appointed new Registrar General for England and Wales

Wednesday, 08 April 2020

Myrtle Lloyd has been appointed as the 22nd Registrar General for England and Wales....

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